Education Pays, Degrees Matter

Education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.
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Talent development and college graduates are fundamental to the success of any region. Research indicates that 58 percent of a region’s success, as measured by per capita income, can be attributed to the percentage of the adult population with a college degree.
You are less likely to be unemployed if you have … Read More...

Pay for College

Financial aid is any type of assistance used to pay college costs that is based on financial need.
The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of … Read More...

Transfer Resources

Transferring from STC to UTPA will help you meet your education and career goals – and the transition is easier than you think. Together, STC and UTPA advisors will help you make decisions and … Read More...

What is STC2UTPA?

The STC2UTPA initiative is designed as an effort to increase education attainment in our region. South Texas College and the University of Texas Pan American are committed to increasing the educational attainment rate of the region. Both institutions have experienced dramatic increases in the number of graduates in the region as a result of strong collaboration and a seamless transfer process. Degrees do matter; together we will collaborate to ensure our communities achieve their economic potential.

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“There are huge financial gains to a city that can be achieved through small improvements in educational attainment alone.”